Palmers Quality Butchers food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Milton Keynes
Palmers Quality Butchers holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the shop met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
This is a fresh result: Palmers Quality Butchers was inspected on 3 June 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: 75-77 Queensway, Bletchley, MK2 2DW
How it compares in Milton Keynes
That puts Palmers Quality Butchers among the 1,755 places in Milton Keynes holding top marks, 77% of everywhere the council rates. A 5 is the norm here rather than the exception, so it is the rating to expect, not to be impressed by.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,755 | 77% | ← Palmers Quality Butchers | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 360 | 16% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 111 | 5% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 30 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 14 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 236 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Palmers Quality Butchers, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Costa Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 25 June 2025 |
| Club 124 MK LTD Pub/bar/nightclub | 81 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 September 2023 |
| 1st Stop Retailers - other | 101 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 March 2019 |
| Bunz Takeaway/sandwich shop | 216 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 March 2025 |
| Burger King Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 322 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 October 2024 |
| Caketastic Ltd Retailers - other | 341 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 February 2023 |
| Captain Ridley's Shooting Party Pub/bar/nightclub | 341 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 April 2026 |
| Chip N Sail Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 April 2025 |
Questions about Palmers Quality Butchers
What is Palmers Quality Butchers's food hygiene rating?
Palmers Quality Butchers has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Milton Keynes Council on 3 June 2026.
Is Palmers Quality Butchers safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 5 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this shop to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Palmers Quality Butchers last inspected?
Palmers Quality Butchers was last inspected on 3 June 2026, a month ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Milton Keynes Council rather than by the business.
How does Palmers Quality Butchers compare to other places in Milton Keynes?
77% of the 2,271 rated food businesses in Milton Keynes hold the top rating of 5, and Palmers Quality Butchers is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Milton Keynes Council inspects Palmers Quality Butchers and sets the rating; the Food Standards Agency publishes it. Neither the business nor this site can change a rating, a business that disagrees can appeal to its council, and can request a re-inspection once it has fixed the problems.
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Understanding this rating
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Palmers Quality Butchers is one of 280 rated food businesses in Bletchley. See every hygiene rating in Bletchley →
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